Description
Hearty ground beef stroganoff brings comfort straight from Russian kitchens to dinner tables, blending rich flavors with classic creamy pasta. Tender beef and silky sauce promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Grains and Noodles:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) egg noodles
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in boiling water according to package instructions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain and reserve, lightly coating with butter to prevent clumping.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high temperature, adding ground beef. Cook thoroughly, breaking meat into small crumbles, allowing slight caramelization. Drain excess fat completely to prevent greasy sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium, melt butter, then incorporate flour. Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes, creating a smooth roux that eliminates raw flour taste.
- Gradually introduce beef broth while whisking, preventing lumps. Simmer sauce until it thickens slightly, approximately 3-4 minutes. Slowly integrate milk, continuing to stir until sauce reaches creamy consistency.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to personal preference, considering additional pepper for complexity.
- Incorporate browned beef and reserved pasta into sauce, gently folding to ensure even coating. Maintain medium-low heat during mixing.
- Finish dish by carefully stirring in sour cream, creating a rich, tangy texture. Mix gently to preserve pasta integrity and distribute cream evenly throughout the stroganoff.
Notes
- Customize noodle choice by swapping egg noodles with whole wheat, gluten-free, or zucchini noodles for dietary preferences.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent greasy sauce, using a colander or paper towels to remove excess fat effectively.
- Create a lighter version by using lean ground beef or ground turkey, which reduces overall calorie and fat content without compromising flavor.
- Enhance protein content by adding sliced mushrooms during beef browning, providing extra texture and nutritional value to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 781 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg